Washoe County Library System

Publisher

Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers

Pub. Date

[2022]

Language

English

On Shelf

Sparks Library - Children's Picture Books
J E CHARLE 2022
1 available

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Description

"From New York Times bestselling author Tami Charles and rising star illustrator Sharon Sordo comes the second book in a charming picture book series about a fun, spunky girl with strong opinions, big ideas, and a huge heart! Zuri Ray is back! And this time, she's got a party to plan. With summer coming to an end, a backyard bash is an absolute must, and Zuri's not letting her parents' questionable tastes anywhere near the details. The food, the...

2) Muted

Author

Young Adult Novels in Verse

Publisher

Scholastic Press

Pub. Date

2021.

Accelerated Reader

IL: UG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 6

Language

English

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On Shelf

Sparks Library - Young Adult Fiction
YA FICTION CHARLE 2021
1 available

Description

A tale inspired by true events traces the experiences of a talented singer who wants to escape her all-white community before catching the attention of an R&B star who gives her access to fame and luxury in exchange for unscrupulous sacrifices.

3) Ketanji Brown Jackson: a justice for all

Author

Publisher

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Pub. Date

[2023]

Language

English

On Shelf

Downtown Reno Library - Children's Nonfiction - New Arrivals Shelf
J BIO JACKSON 2023
1 available

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Description

"Discover the incredible story of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, who followed her childhood dream of becoming a lawyer and eventually became the first Black woman to sit on the US Supreme Court in this picture book biography."--

4) Fearless Mary: Mary Fields, stagecoach driver

Author

Black History Month for Kids

Publisher

Albert Whitman & Company

Pub. Date

2019.

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

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On Shelf

Northwest Reno Library - Children's Nonfiction
J 388.3228 FIELDS 2019
1 available

Incline Village Library - Children's Nonfiction
J 388.3228 CHARLE 2019
1 available

South Valleys Library - Children's Nonfiction
J 388.3228 CHARLE 2019
1 available

Description

"The true story of Mary Fields, aka "Stagecoach Mary," a trailblazing African American woman who helped settle the American West."--Provided by the Publisher.

5) Like Vanessa

Author

Publisher

Charlesbridge

Pub. Date

[2018]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 10

Language

English

On Shelf

Sierra View Library - Children's Fiction
J FICTION CHARLE 2018
2 available

Description

It is 1983 and Vanessa Martin, a thirteen-year-old African American girl in Newark's public housing, dreams of following in the footsteps of the first black Miss America, Vanessa Williams; but the odds are against her until a new teacher at school organizes a beauty pageant and encourages Vanessa to enter.